How long does it take to get a council house in Lewisham?
Once you have submitted your application, it can take up to twelve weeks for it to be assessed. You may be asked for supporting information before a decision can be made on your eligibility to the register.
Is Lewisham Homes part of Lewisham Council?
Lewisham Homes is an enterprising, not-for-profit organisation, set up to improve housing in the borough. As well as managing 19,000 homes on behalf of Lewisham Council, we operate our own maintenance company, build new homes and find valuable ways to invest in the local community.
How do I bid on Lewisham Council?
To bid on a council house in Lewisham you will need to apply directly with the council to join the housing register. If your application is successful, you will be added to the waiting list. Lewisham council housing applicants are categorized into 3 bands according to their needs and housing allocation priority.
How do I contact Lewisham Council?
Use our online web portal My Lewisham Homes for any enquiries, call 0800 028 2 028 or email [email protected].
Do housing associations give you money to move out?
Some councils and housing associations offer small grants for tenants who agree to downsize to smaller council or housing association homes. They can also offer financial help with moving costs.
How does Lewisham bidding work?
You can only bid for one property a week. You can ask a friend, relative or any other helper to make requests on your behalf for properties that you are eligible for. If you can’t check the newsletters or the website every week, you can ask a friend, relative or any other helper to call or use the website for you.
Is catford a dodgy?
Catford has a high violent crime rate and a high property crime rate for London.
What is Lewisham Council doing about the housing crisis?
Lewisham, like the rest of London and the country, is facing the severe effects of a housing crisis. With nearly 10,000 households on the Council’s housing waiting list, we cannot support everyone into council housing, but are working hard to deliver more genuinely affordable homes.
How many households are on the Council’s housing waiting list?
With nearly 10,000 households on the Council’s housing waiting list, we cannot support everyone into council housing, but are working hard to deliver more genuinely affordable homes. Read more about estimated minimum waiting times for council housing.
Who can apply for council housing?
You can apply for council housing if you: have a gross annual household income of £50,000 or less have lived in the borough continuously for the last five years. We use a banding system to prioritise people who: live in unhygienic or overcrowded housing have urgent transfer needs, where someone’s life is severely endangered.